Young Kay

Francis Kaphuka or Young Kay (born June 11, 1986) is a popular Malawian hip-hop artist that is known for fusing local Malawian folk songs with international genres.[1][2][3] He is also nicknamed "Broken Knowledge" or "Hyphen".[4] He is known for his vibrant sound and ability to mix Chichewa and English lyrics eloquently in his rhymes.[5] This has earned him recognition as one of Malawi's best lyricists. He has been voted as Malawi’s best rapper twice Joy FM fans.[3][6] He was introduced to Malawian audiences under Rush records with the single “I’m Home” and his popularity grew to solidify his place as one of Malawi's greatest hip-hop artists. He has had subsequent hits since then. His song “zipepese” number 2 on FM 101 Power’s urban music chart.[7] In 2010 he collaborated with Malawian born rising act Onesimus Muzik on a track titled "Beautiful"[8] He also collaborated with Lucius Banda, Tigris, and Maskal on track "Malawi Goodlife" in 2011.[9]

Young Kay
BornJune 11, 1986
Blantyre
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active2009–present
Associated actsGwamba, Tay Grin

Discography

Exhale (album) - 2007

TV Appearances
  • Big Brother Africa, 2010

Accolades
  • Hip Hop Honors, 2011[10]

References
  1. "Malawian Music has no identity". Africahit. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  2. "Young Kay, Cyclone rhymes in Pauchidolo mix-tape | Malawi news, Malawi - NyasaTimes breaking online news source from Malawi". Nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  3. "Young Kay Kicks At Sunday's Eviction". Bigbrotherafrica.com. 1986-06-11. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  4. http://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=28&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=71085&no_cache=1
  5. "SoundClick artist: Young Kay malawi - rush records malawi". Soundclick.com. 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  6. http://www.jamati.com/online/music/malawi-music-has-no-identity/
  7. "Dope Vs Trash…Young Kay's Zipepese". Jukebox Malawi. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  8. http://noisetrade.com/onesimus
  9. "Maskal « Ndefeyo Entertainment". Ndefeyo.com. 1985-11-20. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  10. Entertainment. "Local hip-hop artists to be honoured, Tay Grin misses out | Malawi news, Malawi - NyasaTimes breaking online news source from Malawi". Nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
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